Johnny Sexton

‘Put that in the book’: Rieko Ioane opens fresh chapter in Johnny Sexton spat

All Blacks centre took to social media to send a message to the former Ireland captain after win on Friday night

Sat Nov 09 2024 - 15:23

With all due respect to New Zealand and the haka, a laser-accurate kicking game can deliver victory for Ireland

I hope the Irish welcome for the All Blacks holds far more humility than the English displayed

Fri Nov 08 2024 - 06:00

Ireland v New Zealand: Could this be the grudge match of all grudge matches?

The chemistry between the sides provides Ireland with added motivation against the All Blacks at the Aviva Stadium

Thu Nov 07 2024 - 13:00

New Zealand’s Jason Holland swerves questions on vacant Munster coaching role

‘I’m busy here. So, not me,’ says All Blacks’ assistant coach in advance of Ireland Test at the Aviva Stadium

Mon Nov 04 2024 - 20:15

Johnny Sexton approached to join Ireland set-up in mentoring role

Former Ireland captain would work with young group of outhalves and could be involved as soon as Autumn Nations Series

Tue Oct 22 2024 - 23:15

Obsessed. The Autobiography by Johnny Sexton: One of the best Irish sports books ever written

Paul Howard hails a frank and revealing book that achieves the rare feat of being worthy of the brilliant career that preceded it

Sat Oct 12 2024 - 05:00

New Munster captain Tadhg Beirne to lead by example like those before him

Being a captain in rugby has specific responsibilities, from talking to referees to leading the team and setting tone

Thu Oct 03 2024 - 06:00

St Mary’s back in the big time and eager to make the right impression

Newly-promoted Division 1A side have signalled their intent by securing the services of Munster centre Dan Goggin and Ulster backrower Greg Jones for the new league campaign

Thu Sept 12 2024 - 20:27

Malachy Clerkin: Shane Lowry must know that if he stays with Kingspan, his choice makes a statement

In the wake of the damning report on the Grenfell fire, staying on as a brand ambassador for the Cavan-based insulation company flies in the face of the wishes of survivors’ groups

Fri Sept 06 2024 - 16:41

Accumulated profits at Johnny Sexton firm top €2.2m

Former Irish rugby captain moving into business since retiring from professional game

Tue Aug 13 2024 - 18:19

BWG Foods to invest €35m in Mace convenience store business

The Mace retail business registered record sales of €400 million in 2023, a 6.5 per cent increase on 2022

Tue Mar 05 2024 - 05:00

Six Nations: Unfazed Jack Crowley will keep striving for the next level

The sky is the limit for Ireland’s promising young outhalf Jack Crowley

Sat Feb 24 2024 - 06:00

Ageless Conor Murray not giving way in numbers game any time soon

Munster and Ireland scrumhalf Conor Murray believes he still has plenty to offer in a green shirt

Thu Feb 22 2024 - 06:00

Opportunity knocks for Jack Crowley as outhalf giants leave the stage

Johnny Sexton's successor as Ireland outhalf Jack Crowley faces a baptism of fire in his first Six Nations start against France in the cauldron of the Stade Velodrome

Tue Jan 30 2024 - 06:00

Full Contact: The Netflix Six Nations rugby series is glossy and beautiful, but only grand - not a grand slam

Malachy Clerkin: Full Contact brings you behind the scenes of last year’s Six Nations, but it is not always clear what you are doing there

Wed Jan 24 2024 - 08:00

Matt Williams: Crowley needs space to grow if Ireland are to preserve long line of generational 10s

While we never want to coach the creativity out of a talented player, Crowley also has to be educated as to when to pull the trigger

Fri Jan 19 2024 - 12:00

Rugby the favourite sport of Irish women – survey finds

Teneo Sport and Sponsorship Index (TSSI) survey reveals rugby as the favourite sport for Irish women

Fri Jan 12 2024 - 06:00

Mary Hannigan: Johnny Sexton retirement leaves Ireland with a rare problem at 10

Ross Byrne injury could see him out for some time; Jacques Nienaber takes the Leinster reins; Scotstown target the Ulster title

Tue Nov 28 2023 - 10:04

End of Sexton era leaves a huge void at outhalf in Irish rugby

Pivotal position of outhalf for Ireland has been dominated over 29 years by just four players but we are now in very different territory

Tue Nov 28 2023 - 05:15

Leinster v Munster: Has the old rivalry found a healthier balance?

In the past, the bitterness between the provinces had not always been good for the Irish team

Sat Nov 25 2023 - 06:00

Sexton, Aki, Porter, Keenan and Doris nominated by rugby writers for men’s player of the year

Nichola Fryday, Neve Jones, Deirbhile Nic a Bháird and Aoife Dalton are all up for the top women’s award

Thu Nov 23 2023 - 15:58

‘Loose lips sink ships’: Rory McIlroy keeps cards close to his chest on future of professional golf

Race to Dubai winner teams up with Irish rugby legend Jonny Sexton in the pre-tournament pro-am at Jumeirah Course

Tue Nov 14 2023 - 15:23

Possibilities of post-Sexton era on show as World Cup hangover lifts

As is customary at the end of a four-year World Cup cycle, the level of change is more acute than at any point over the previous three seasons

Tue Nov 07 2023 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Battle is heating up for Ireland’s number 10 jersey as teams learn lessons from Rugby World Cup

Rugby World Cup peaked in the quarter-finals for attacking play

Wed Nov 01 2023 - 06:00

Johnny Sexton is wrong: Ireland needed more than a quarter-final exit to inspire the nation

Making a World Cup final would have expanded Irish rugby’s circle enormously; going out in the quarter-final again made it feel no different

Sat Oct 28 2023 - 06:00

‘We lost, but we won’: Johnny Sexton signs off with emotional retirement statement

Ireland outhalf said retirement was tough after the ‘rollercoaster of emotions’ from France

Thu Oct 26 2023 - 14:15

Denis Walsh: Bruised Ireland can recover from unique Rugby World Cup failure

Andy Farrell can take Ireland forward after a quarter-final elimination unlike any other

Mon Oct 23 2023 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: We will never again see the like of Johnny Sexton

No Ireland rugby player gave more or achieved more than the recently retired outhalf

Sat Oct 21 2023 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland’s performance in New Zealand defeat one to be proud of

Rugby World Cup: The outcome will hurt Ireland's outstanding group of players a long time but Andy Farrell has set the right tone and the squad remains one full of potential

Wed Oct 18 2023 - 06:00

In pictures: Ireland rugby team return home from Rugby World Cup to fans’ welcome at Dublin Airport

The players and manager Andy Farrell stopped for autographs and photographs

Tue Oct 17 2023 - 10:46

Why can’t Ireland get past the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals?

More than any other Rugby World Cup exit, this one feels like a golden chance missed on so many levels

Tue Oct 17 2023 - 06:00

Owen Doyle: It is not possible to blame Wayne Barnes for Ireland’s defeat

English referee got most of the big calls right though Richie Mo’unga’s collision with Bundee Aki needed further scrutiny

Mon Oct 16 2023 - 17:00

‘It’s the hope that kills you’: Social media reaction as Ireland exit the Rugby World Cup

Fans go from high to devastating lows following Ireland’s loss to New Zealand

Mon Oct 16 2023 - 13:18

Rugby World Cup: Five things we learned from Ireland’s loss to the All Blacks

You need to have some luck against New Zealand, Mack Hansen’s injury came at a bad time

Mon Oct 16 2023 - 12:06